WHEN ALL WAS LOST, SHE FOUND HOPE.

IN CINEMAS OCTOBER 17
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

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About

Journey back to 19th century New England where courage, hope, war, and true love collide in a tale of epic proportions.

After the War of 1812, William Miller sets off on a quest that unravels a profound truth with the power to transform everything. His revelation sparks a fire in Ellen Harmon and an unlikely band of supporters, who brave fierce resistance to champion a cause that could change the course of history. Join them as they defy the odds and unite to carve out a brighter tomorrow in this gripping and inspirational saga.

genre:

drama

run time:

90 mins

Rating:

PG

director:

Kyle Portbury

Key Cast

Tommie-Amber Pirie as Ellen

(The Retreat, Ginny & Georgia)

Gregory Wilson as John

(Midnight at the Magnolia, My Family’s Secret)

Maddy Martin as Mary

(Breakthrough, Station Eleven)

Bill Lake as William

(Kodachrome, Crook)

Meet the Characters

William Miller

After the War of 1812, William Miller sets off on a quest that unravels a profound truth with the power to transform everything. It takes years of doubt before he reluctantly steps up to the plate to break the status quo.

Lucy Miller

A formidable mother of five and a steadfast anchor in the family, she challenges her husband to speak his truth whilst keeping his head from swelling with self importance.

Joshua Himes

Publicist Himes uses his uncanny ability to captivate and mobilise audiences to propel Miller’s reach through his extensive network. He turns a modest mission into a viral phenomenon, spreading hope far and wide and jeopardises Miller’s health.

Ellen Harmon (White)

A 16-year old rebellious visionary. She longs for a world without pain and suffering and seeks a brighter future. Gifted with otherworldly visions and her unwavering desire, she boldly speaks out in a male-dominated society, often at great personal cost.

Sergeant & Robbins

Embodiments of the entrenched patriarchal order, Sergeant & Robbins are determined to silence young ms Harmon and her influence. Their deceptive plans to stop her are undone in mysterious ways beyond their control.

James White

A fervent believer confronting a crisis of faith, Mr White is a humble achiever with significant health challenges. Alongside his young wife, he navigates grief, doubt and disillusionment when they realise all is not as it seems with Miller’s revelations.

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key cast

Jim Caviezel as tim ballard

(The Passion of the Christ, Infidel)

Mira Sorvino as katherine ballard

(The Replacement Killers, Mighty Aphrodite)

Eduardo Verástegui as paul

(Bella, Little Boy)

Bill Camp as vampiro

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Gerardo Taracena as El Alacrán

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Director's Vision

What is the universal story in THE HOPEFUL?

I wanted to tell a story about failure, because we all experience failure in our life. My favourite stories are driven by great characters. There is a cause-and-effect rhythm to their life, just like there is in the real world outside of stories, in your life and mine.

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key cast

Jim Caviezel as tim ballard

(The Passion of the Christ, Infidel)

Mira Sorvino as katherine ballard

(The Replacement Killers, Mighty Aphrodite)

Eduardo Verástegui as paul

(Bella, Little Boy)

Bill Camp as vampiro

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Gerardo Taracena as El Alacrán

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

In THE HOPEFUL, failure is the cause, the effect of that failure is change, new directions, possibilities the characters didn’t see before.

Often, we view failure as negative, and yes, it can be negative in the immediate aftermath of the failure. People might get hurt, physically and emotionally, we might become afraid for the future, we may lose hope, but no success ever comes without failure. When Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar lander onto the surface of the moon, he did so thanks to failure. If the team before him hadn’t been incinerated during a routine test, Gus Grisholm would likely be the household name.

Failure is indeed the one small step all of us must take if they want the giant leap for change.

But we have to dare to fail, we have to be inspired by those who did and then marvel at the perseverance it took to pick themselves back up and carry on, failing again and again until they’ve changed their world and the world around them. That’s a valuable conversation.

In a world curated to only highlight success, it’s powerful to be reminded failure is how you get there.

If we lose touch with the value of failure and we shy away from risk and putting ourselves out there, if we stop trying, we will never discover that thing we are seeking, and we won’t change ourselves or the world around us. THE HOPEFUL is full of failure, and you’ll feel it; you’ll feel the disappointment, the confusion, the damage but you’ll also feel the joy, the majesty, the mission and the love as you are swept up in the lives of these incredible people who dared to get it wrong, repeatedly and changed the world around them as a result.

The Music

An immersive, emotional journey that will leave audiences wanting more.

A full orchestral original score by Blake Robinson (Marvel, Disney, EA) and Michael Price (BBC, Sherlock, Dracula), featuring two original songs by Grammy and Dove award winning singer/songwriter Jonas Myrin. The music of THE HOPEFUL is a unique cinema experience with each of the original songs being fully integrated into distinct character narrative arcs and thematically married into the score. Click below to experience the music of THE HOPEFUL.

key cast

Jim Caviezel as tim ballard

(The Passion of the Christ, Infidel)

Mira Sorvino as katherine ballard

(The Replacement Killers, Mighty Aphrodite)

Eduardo Verástegui as paul

(Bella, Little Boy)

Bill Camp as vampiro

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Gerardo Taracena as El Alacrán

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Resources

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There are a variety of resources available for you to use in your communications and social networks. These include Poster and Flyer art, Videos and Photos, and social media assets. We’ve also included discussion guides to share with your group/congregation as well.

key cast

Jim Caviezel as tim ballard

(The Passion of the Christ, Infidel)

Mira Sorvino as katherine ballard

(The Replacement Killers, Mighty Aphrodite)

Eduardo Verástegui as paul

(Bella, Little Boy)

Bill Camp as vampiro

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Gerardo Taracena as El Alacrán

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

reviews

"Most powerful story I've ever witnessed."

Enrique Santos - President, iHeartLatino

"Gripping and heart-breaking, but hope-giving."

MovieGuide

"Best movie of the century."

Emmanuael Rincón

"An inspiring, life-changing film."

Luis Fonsi - Grammy Nominated Musician

77%

Tomatometer

100%

Audience

A+

CinemaScore

The Music

An immersive, emotional journey that will leave audiences wanting more.

A full orchestral original score by Blake Robinson (Marvel, Disney, EA) and Michael Price (BBC, Sherlock, Dracula), featuring two original songs by Grammy and Dove award winning singer/songwriter Jonas Myrin. The music of THE HOPEFUL is a unique cinema experience with each of the original songs being fully integrated into distinct character narrative arcs and thematically married into the score. Click below to experience the music of THE HOPEFUL.

key cast

Jim Caviezel as tim ballard

(The Passion of the Christ, Infidel)

Mira Sorvino as katherine ballard

(The Replacement Killers, Mighty Aphrodite)

Eduardo Verástegui as paul

(Bella, Little Boy)

Bill Camp as vampiro

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Gerardo Taracena as El Alacrán

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

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key cast

Jim Caviezel as tim ballard

(The Passion of the Christ, Infidel)

Mira Sorvino as katherine ballard

(The Replacement Killers, Mighty Aphrodite)

Eduardo Verástegui as paul

(Bella, Little Boy)

Bill Camp as vampiro

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

Gerardo Taracena as El Alacrán

(Birdman, 12 Years a Slave)

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